To what extent are personality traits such as shyness, aggressive behavior, or human intelligence (as measured by IQ), determined by our genes (Nature) or environmental influences (Nurture), such as nurturing relationships, good parenting, good teachers, or hard work?
IQ Testing correlation
%
1. Same person tested twice
87
2. Identical twins reared together
86
3. Identical twins reared apart
76
4. Fraternal twins reared together
55
5. Fraternal twins reared apart
46
6. Biological siblings
47
7. Parents and children living together
40
8. Parents and children living apart
31
9. Adopted children living together
0
10. Unrelated people living apart
0
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The New Science of Epigenetics
Visit the PBS NOVA link and watch the video segment (13min).
Click on the "Tale of Two Mice" link and watch the slide show.
Nature vs. Nurture?
To what extent are personality traits such as shyness, aggressive behavior, or human intelligence (as measured by IQ), determined by our genes (Nature) or environmental influences (Nurture), such as nurturing relationships, good parenting, good teachers, or hard work?
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The New Science of Epigenetics
Visit the PBS NOVA link and watch the video segment (13min).Click on the "Tale of Two Mice" link and watch the slide show.
DNA is Not Destiny
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